Transformation Office Analyst

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. For us, it’s all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

About FICC & Equities

We make markets in and clear client transactions on major stock, options and futures exchanges worldwide. Through our global sales force, we maintain relationships with our clients, receiving orders and distributing investment research, trading ideas, market information and analysis.

Transformation Office Analyst Role

We are seeking a curious, strategic, and results-driven professional to join our Global Banking & Markets (GBM) Transformation Office. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that drive digital transformation, new revenue generation, driving efficiency, and innovation across the organization. As part of the GBM Transformation Office, you will collaborate with Change Managers, Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions. You will leverage Agile methodologies, data-driven decision making, and modern tools to manage complex projects and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver strategic, cross-divisional transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools and dashboards using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Power BI.
• Implement quality assurance and testing strategies, including documentation and oversight of test execution.
• Apply Agile methodologies (Kanban, Lean, Scrum) to monitor project progress and adapt to changes.
• Create and manage project plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery and alignment with operational goals.
• Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure successful adoption of transformation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2–5 years of experience in business analysis, project management, or transformation roles.
• Hands-on experience on AI tools for Project management activities.
• Strong analytical and process design skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in cross-functional team settings.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies including Kanban, Lean, and Scrum.
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel (advanced), Tableau, Power BI, and basic SQL or Python.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to assess cross-functional impacts and propose innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise transformation programs or regulatory/compliance-driven projects.
• Knowledge of financial services, products and processes.
• Background in technology strategy, client service, or management consulting.
• Understanding operational processes and project budgeting.
• Certifications such as PMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Awareness of QA/user testing best practices and change management principles.

Career Growth

This role offers visibility across senior leadership and opportunities to grow into strategic transformation leadership roles. You will gain exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and contribute to shaping the future of the GBM Division.

Key skills/competency

• Digital Transformation
• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies (Kanban, Lean, Scrum)
• Business Analysis
• Data Analysis (Tableau, Power BI, SQL)
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• JIRA/Confluence